1 in 31: Autism Today

Dr. Siegel is the Director of the Developmental Disorders Program of Maine Behavioral Health. He is currently leading a three year long a study on the unpredictability of behaviors in those with ASD. The goal of the study is to see whether a wearable device (like a fit-bit watch) can predict behavioral episodes before they occur. Tune in to learn more about this amazing study and how it can help caretakers, families, and individuals on the Autism spectrum.

Carol is the Assistant Director here at Anderson and has been a team member for over 30 years! Tune in to learn a little bit of Anderson history… department expansions, new programs and services, how the campus has grown over the years, and more.

Tune in to learn more about Kerry, an award-winning professional speaker and best-selling author who's on the autism spectrum. In addition Kerry is CEO & President of KFM Making A Difference, a nonprofit organization that hosts inclusion events and has provided 60 scholarships for students with autism for college. You can learn more about him and his work at Kerrymagro.com

Joyce is a mother of two sons on the autism spectrum, she co-founded AutismFYI with her husband. Autism FYI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting a safe environment, employment opportunities, and independence of those on the Autism Spectrum. Tune in to learn more about Joyce's recent endeavors including educating law enforcement, fire-fighters, and businesses on what ASD is & how to better interact with individuals on the spectrum. Visit www.autismfyi.org for more information.

Gary Bassett is the mayor for the Village of Rhinebeck! Mayor Bassett also sits on the Village of Rhinebeck Autism Supportive Community (ASC) Committee. Tune in to hear him discuss ASC & the “Do One Thing” Initiative. The goal of the village is to promote understanding of and provide supports  for inclusion and acceptance of people with autism. 

This weekend’s guest is Meredith Tekin. Meredith is the Vice President of sales & marketing for International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) IBCCES just recently named Sesame Place Theme Park a “certified autism center”. They are the  first theme park in the world to be given this distinction! Tune in to learn more about Meredith, IBCCES and what it means to be certified by them!

Alison is the co founder of Invictus Enterprises which is focused on empowering & mobilizing the substantial number of individuals with autism who are aging out of the school system or have already graduated. Oscar is a Sales Manager for No Bones About It, an Invictus brand known for their 100% hand made dog biscuit treats! Tune in to learn more about Invictus Enterprises and what Oscar & Alison are up to! For more information visit www.invictusenterprises.org

This week's guests are Jennifer Kalter and Sarah Thompson from the New York Transit Museum! 

Remi is the founder of Autism Stories, a platform that offers informational resources to subscribers through engaging interviews and documentaries featuring individuals with autism, impacted families, scientists, researchers, professionals in the field, and more. Tune in to learn more about Remi and this awesome site! www.autismstories.com

Robin is a professor of psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Robin was a researcher on a study showing a lasting reduction in irritability and other positive social and communication impacts on children with autism spectrum through therapeutic horse riding.